Busy, Busy, Busy

Wow, what a busy week! We normally have a do-able schedule, but this week we have had several 'extra' to-dos. Our typical weekly schedule looks like this:

Ashlyn has school Mon-Fri from 8:15-2:15.
Avery has school Tues and Thurs from 9-2
Monday: Ashlyn school; I have Mom to Mom meetings every other Monday morning
Tuesday: Ashlyn & Avery have school; I run errands (grocery store, etc), Ashlyn gymnastics in afternoon
Wednesday: Ashlyn school; Avery story time at the library in the morning; Ashlyn soccer practice in the evening
Thursday: Ashlyn & Avery school; I do housework, cook, occasional lunch with a friend, etc; the girls and I spend the afternoon with my Mimi after I pick them up from school
Friday: Ashlyn school; Avery gymnastics in the morning; evening=relaxing family time
Saturday: soccer game; run errands, family time
Sunday: church & Sunday school; every other Sunday afternoon Ashlyn has GLOW Kids

So that is our typical schedule; Chris is usually working all day during the week, either on the phone, off to meetings or business lunches; he has a monthly City of Plano meeting. He is able to make Ashlyn's soccer practices usually and assists the coach with the very energetic and excited 4 year olds.
This week we had some added "bonus" things to do... I went to a "Meet & Greet" Tuesday morning at Avery's school to meet some of the other moms. Then I raced to Ashlyn's school for her Parent/Teacher Conference and afterwards met some girlfriends for lunch. Then on Wednesday Avery had her 2 year check up. (more to come about that). Last night we went to the Plano Balloon Festival, this morning a soccer game, this evening Payton's 3rd birthday. The girls and I love keeping busy. It is strange, but I actually felt more upbeat and energetic this week than normal. It must be because a change in routine was nice and not so monotonous.

With the busier schedule this week, I have gotten behind with my postings. I also have been attempting to get to bed earlier (as in before midnight to try to get at least 6 1/2 hours sleep). So I'll try to catch up this weekend.

Ashlyn's teacher conference went well on Tuesday. Ashlyn's teacher said she "adores and really enjoys" Ashlyn. She said Ashlyn is always so bubbly, up-beat and friendly. She said Ashlyn is doing well academically. Ashlyn is struggling a little with handwriting and fine motor skills. I think it is partly due to her using both hands (switching hands) to perform tasks like writing and cutting rather than perfecting the tasks by consistently using the same hand. I think Ashlyn is left handed but I can't say that with certainty. I guess time will tell after more practice. She is certainly not behind developmentally with fine motor, however Ashlyn is use to most things being easy or natural for her. So these fine motor skills take a bit of work and she easily becomes discouraged. When she takes her time, practices and gives more effort she is able to "get it". So that is the lesson to be learned. It will come with time...